Strike effect: Denied at GMC & Mayo, patients line up at AIIMS

The residents of Nagpur, India, have been adversely affected by the recent strike at the Government Medical College and Mayo Hospital. The strike, which began on April 21st, has resulted in a backlog of patients seeking medical treatment and care. As a result, many have been forced to seek alternate options, with many flocking to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the city.

The strike, which was called in response to the failure of the authorities to meet the demands of the faculty and staff of the two hospitals, has had a drastic effect on medical services in the region. The out-patient departments (OPDs) of both GMC and Mayo have been closed, with all appointments and procedures being cancelled. This has had a significant impact on those seeking medical attention, with many having to wait significantly longer for treatment and care.

The situation has been further exacerbated by the fact that AIIMS is the only major medical college in the city, and is consequently facing an influx of patients from GMC and Mayo. The hospital has had to increase its capacity in order to cope with the demand, yet it is still struggling to meet the needs of the population. This has caused long queues and hours-long waits for those seeking medical attention, leading to frustration and discontent.

The situation has raised a number of questions regarding the state of medical care in the city. The authorities have yet to provide a satisfactory solution to the problem, yet a number of long-term measures have been suggested, such as the introduction of more specialist medical colleges and the provision of better facilities at AIIMS. In the meantime, however, the residents of Nagpur are struggling to cope with the effects of the strike.